Gov Buni inaugurates 17 APC Local Government Chairmen

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, on Thursday inaugurated 17 local government chairmen of the party in the state.

It was reported that the chairmen were elected at the party’s local government congresses on September 4.

Speaking at the occasion in Damaturu, Buni charged the chairmen to imbibe justice and fairness in their administration and ensure they carry every member along.

Represented by his deputy, Alhaji Idi Gubana, the governor also urged them to work in peace and harmony with their members to move the party forward.

He promised that the party would replicate successes recorded in the wards and local government congresses in the upcoming state congress.

“We are ready for the state Congress, we are making all necessary preparation for it to also be a success,” Buni added.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the governor, Political and legislative matters, Alhaji Aji Yerima, said the absence of a single petition in the just-concluded primaries, indicated that the party is won the right footing and would make more gains in the 2023 general election.

He commended the governor for his sterling leadership at the national level, saying the party is waxing stronger with Buni at the helm of affairs.

Newsmen also reports that the Oath of Office was administered on the chairmen by Chief Magistrate Mamman Shettima.